Jens Munk

Jens Eriksen Munk was a Danish-Norwegian navigator and explorer. He entered into the service of King Christian IV of Denmark–Norway and is most noted for his attempts to find the Northwest Passage.

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Who was born first?

• Jens Munk was born 1 year before John Smith
• Jens Munk was born 1 year before Dirk Hartog
• Jens Munk was born 1 year before António de Andrade
• Jens Munk was born 5 years before William Baffin
• Jens Munk was born 6 years before John Rolfe

Timeline

1. Jens Munk (this page)June 3, 1579 – June 28, 1628
2. António de Andrade1580 – March 19, 1634
3. Dirk Hartog1580s – circa 1621
4. John SmithJanuary 6, 1580 – June 21, 1631
5. William Baffin1584 – January 23, 1622
6. John Rolfecirca 1585 – March 20, 1622

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